The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc
The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it made 20 grants totaling $421,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, career pathways, workforce training, and support for young people.
The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc gave $422K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Colorado. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $421,500
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,075
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $8,384,133
- +2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schoolhouse World Inc ($75K). Together the top 10 received $415K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 95 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Colorado (67%), followed by California (19%), Texas (12%), Arizona (2%), and New York (0%, as reported). Recipients named in the filing include organizations in Denver, Longmont, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Mesa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $295K (2022) to $422K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $422K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schoolhouse World Inc Palo Alto, CA | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| 5280 High School Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Activate Work Inc Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Arrupe Jesuit High School Denver, CO | Corporate Work Study Program | $50,000 |
| Careerwise Colorado Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Momentum Advisory Collective Dallas, TX | General Operating Grant for Cafe Momentum Denver | $50,000 |
| St Vrain Valley School District Longmont, CO | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Crosspurpose Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| One World Childrens Fund Los Angeles, CA | Empowering Youth in Cambodia | $5,500 |
| Fullcircle Program Inc Mesa, AZ | Boulder FullCircle Program | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,384,133 | $715,109 | $537,500 | $421,500 | 20 | $510,535 | $694,102 | $573,414 |
| 2023 | $8,206,524 | $652,297 | $515,328 | $400,000 | 18 | $486,232 | $581,355 | $503,536 |
| 2022 | $8,069,555 | $662,752 | $415,339 | $294,750 | 18 | $382,914 | $634,820 | $487,081 |
| 2021 | $7,822,142 | $1,018,024 | $468,907 | $348,200 | 19 | $435,963 | $897,276 | $515,664 |
| 2020 | $7,273,025 | $686,275 | $489,887 | $372,500 | 20 | — | $569,116 | $431,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $573K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose work includes education and student well-being, career and workforce programs, poverty alleviation, and services for system-involved youth.
For example, 5280 High School says it prepares students for college, careers, and life through academic experiences and holistic wellness. CareerWise Colorado describes its work as forging pathways to meaningful careers through apprenticeships and industry partnerships. Activate Work says it provides training, coaching, community supports, and employer access to promote economic security and mobility. Momentum Advisory Collective says it builds programs to expand opportunity for system-involved youth. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $421,500. Awards ranged from $500 to $75,000, with a median of $3,750.
The largest listed awards included $75,000 to Schoolhouse World Inc; $50,000 each to 5280 High School, Activate Work Inc, Arrupe Jesuit High School, CareerWise Colorado, Momentum Advisory Collective, and St Vrain Valley School District; and $25,000 to CrossPurpose. The listed grant purposes include general and unrestricted support, a corporate work study program, and general operating support for Cafe Momentum Denver.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alessandra Mayer as director and vice president; Barbara P Mayer as president and director; Christa A Mayer as director; John A Mayer as director and secretary; and Timothy P Mayer as director and treasurer.
The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc is led by Barbara P Mayer, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara P Mayer
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alessandra Mayer
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Christa A Mayer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A Mayer
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy P Mayer
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $35K, to Alessandra Mayer (Dir, VP).
Frequently asked questions about The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc
How much does The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc give each year?
The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc gave $422K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $400K across 18 grants.
What is The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,750, and its average grant was $21,075, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc that year got $25K on average.
Where does The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc give grants?
The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (19%) and Texas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (8 grants), Mesa, AZ (2 grants) and Boulder, CO (2 grants).
Does The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Schoolhouse World Inc ($75,000), Activate Work Inc ($51,500 across 2 grants) and 5280 High School ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc?
The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $511K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $573K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose work includes education and student well-being, career and workforce programs, poverty alleviation, and services for system-involved youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1331577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mayer-phillips-foundation-inc-morg_7763633d914a4111911790dc2abb26de
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